WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – February 22nd – Fr. Thomas
So today, Ash Wednesday, is the first day of Lent. One of the frequently asked questions is, “What are you giving up for Lent?” Lent is not simply a period of bodily fasting, but a period of readjustment – realigning those things in our lives which hinder the growth of our discipleship and relationship with Christ. During Lent, we “chastise” the body in order to grow our soul. Fasting can be spiritually “medicinal.” We think of fasting as a means of repentance, or a way of saving up money to give to the poor, or in a spiritual sense, to prepare for the Easter feast.
Adam and Eve “broke” the fast in the garden by eating the “forbidden fruit,” but we can follow Christ’s example by resisting those temptations which lead us down the wrong path, and follow the way that leads to eternal life in Paradise in that everlasting Easter season in heaven to which we are called by God our Father.
Wishing you a blessed Lent.
NOTICES:
Bunco. Back by popular demand, our next Bunco party will be Saturday, March 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring a dish to share and $10 per person. There will be someone to watch the little ones so they can have fun, too! Bring a friend – the more the merrier!
Stations of the Cross. Fridays at 6:30 p.m. during Lent. March 3, 10, 17, 24.
Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Facebook Page. Please join our St. David’s social media community by scanning the QR code below. This will take you to our Facebook page where you can begin to follow us if you have not done so in the past.”
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by ECW. Next Sunday will be hosted by Vestry.
Gardening and Grounds. We need volunteers on March 11th from 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon to help with trimming of plants and shrubs and to get grounds in shape for Easter Sunday. Bring tools to trim, gardening gloves, rakes, pruning shears, etc. lunch served at noon.
Candles: We will have a bag on the credenza to collect all candle donations for the Altar and Mary Shrine for upcoming Sundays in Lent. If you would like to donate candles, please put your check for $20 and request showing date and reason for donation. Do not put candle requests in offering plates.
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. We are looking for volunteer Sunday school teachers, anyone interested can contact Erin Thomas to learn more details, or contact the church office.
Women’s Bible Study weekly meeting resumes on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
Sunday’s Worship: We are open for live worship on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. We also “live-stream” our 10 a.m. service.
Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s mass. There are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel. See the links listed below.
Opportunities for Giving – there are several options that safely and efficiently expedite your generous donations: electronic bank transfers or automatic bank transfers via personal accounts or credit/debit cards; personal checks delivered by USPS; and our favorite through joining our giving family online through our website or at myEoffering.com with our secure vendor Church Envelope Budget Company, who provides you with yearly offering envelopes. Please do NOT leave any envelopes with checks/cash unattended at church mailboxes.
PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Alice, Amanda, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, David, Diana, Donna, Doris, Doug, Dudley, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Hervin, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Robin, Ron, Rosie, Scott, Sharon, Shelly, Steve, Sue, Susan, Theresa, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody. For birthday celebrations: Kati Erickson, Sue Ashe. For anniversary celebration: Dennis and Yvonne Wright. For our expectant mothers: Rebecca, Alexandra, Taylor and Abby.
Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL
